
The Jester's Tale
Adventure · Comedy · History
Overview
An anti-war black comedy set during the Thirty Years' War. It follows ploughman Petr, recruiter Matěj and country girl Lenka who get caught up in both sides of the war and experience many adventures before they find happiness. The film combines live action with animation to suggest the artistic style of the engraver Matthäus Merian.
Top Cast


Petr Kostka
Petr Kostka
Petr
Petr Kostka
Petr


Miloslav Holub
Miloslav Holub
Matěj
Miloslav Holub
Matěj


Emília Vášáryová
Emília Vášáryová
Lenka
Emília Vášáryová
Lenka


Valentina Thielová
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika


Eduard Kohout
Eduard Kohout
Count
Eduard Kohout
Count


Vladimír Menšík
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter


Čestmír Řanda
Čestmír Řanda
Watchman
Čestmír Řanda
Watchman


Karel Effa
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Eva Šenková
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)


Jiří Holý
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer
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